Posts by Liam Redmond
Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Middle East war
In its quarterly report on the country’s regional economies, the central bank maintains its assessment for all nine areas Published Thu, Jul 9, 2026 · 03:46 PM [TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Thursday (Jul 9) that the US-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this…
Read MoreDear Abby: My 82-year-old dad wants to drive 2,000 miles alone — am I watching a disaster unfold?
DEAR ABBY: At 82, my father continues to live alone and unassisted. He’s generally in good healt, but is starting to recognize that he won’t be forever. One thing he really wants to do while he still can (or thinks he can) is take a road trip — by himself — to visit his sister…
Read MoreAs Gulf war resumes, volatility returns to SIA, Oiltek and other Singapore stocks
[SINGAPORE] As peace talks fail in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of global oil flows – effectively closes again, markets and economies are bracing for the fallout from a sustained spike in oil and gas prices. Shares of Oiltek surged 7.8 per cent or S$0.11 to…
Read MoreAs US-Iran war resumes, volatility returns to SIA, Oiltek shares
[SINGAPORE] As peace talks fail in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of global oil flows – effectively closes again, markets and economies are bracing for the fallout from a sustained spike in oil and gas prices. Shares of Oiltek surged 7.8 per cent or S$0.11 to…
Read MoreTaco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge
Taco Bell restaurants are pulling fresh ingredients from the menu as a fast-growing parasite outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea spreads across multiple states. Locations, including some in Metro Detroit, have posted signs telling customers they are temporarily unable to serve several produce items while health officials respond to a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, WWJ reported…
Read MoreNJ cop in charge of K-9 unit charged after leaving two police dogs to die in hot car for 7 hours: report
A New Jersey sheriff’s sergeant in charge of his department’s K-9 unit has been charged with recklessly causing the death of two police dogs by leaving the pair in an overheating cop car, according to new reports. Cody L. Henderson of the Salem County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Tuesday following the deaths of K-9s Boomer,…
Read MoreRecruiters shift focus to specialised AI jobs to stay relevant
AI-related job postings in the US rose 95% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, while overall job postings fell 16% Published Thu, Jul 9, 2026 · 01:17 PM RECRUITMENT companies, facing the threat of artificial intelligence tools replacing human labour and customers embracing AI-assisted applicant screening, are adapting by honing in…
Read MoreEx-Redlands deputy police chief was California’s highest city earner in 2025, but didn’t work a day
You’d have to work a long time to earn $1 million, unless you’re the former Redlands police deputy chief who topped California’s public payroll after never working a day last year. Newly released data from the State Controller’s Office records shows a Redlands Police Department deputy chief received nearly $1.2 million in wages in 2025,…
Read MoreDel Monte Pacific defends going-concern status after SGX flags US$787m net current liabilities
The dual-listed canned food producer says its operating business remains ‘fundamentally sound’ [SINGAPORE] Del Monte Pacific has defended its ability to remain a going concern, pushing back against regulatory concerns over its working capital deficit and thin cash reserves. Responding to queries from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) about its financial year 2026 results, the dual-listed…
Read MoreParents charged after infant, brother found with bruises, bug bites and no running water in Philly horror home: ‘Horrible stench’
Two Pennsylvania parents were arrested after their little kids, including an infant, were found living in a stench-filled home full of feces, piles of trash and no running water, according to authorities and reports. Thomas Bach, 43, and Megan Bach, 44, were arrested after their two young children were found living amongst dozens of animals…
Read MoreA.J. Ewing, Christian Scott flash cornerstone Mets potential in win to give hope in lost season
A season in which the Mets are playing out the string before even the All-Star Game arrives belongs in the trash. But in that garbage can, there are items that can be dusted off and preserved for a future that looks far less rancid than the present. In A.J. Ewing, the Mets might have discovered…
Read MoreAustralian shares extend losses on Middle East jitters, banks and miners top drag
Published Thu, Jul 9, 2026 · 10:11 AM AUSTRALIAN shares fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday (Jul 9), with heavyweight miners and banks leading declines after US President Donald Trump said the initial agreement signed with Iran to resolve the Middle East conflict was “over”. The S&P/ASX 200 index lost 0.8 per cent…
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